Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsNeo Zen 2
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $30 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Mach X 3. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
